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Advance your Nursing Career with Baylor University's Online DNP Program

At Baylor University, the Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare registered nurses with a BSN or MSN to attain the highest level of nursing practice.

With seven different pathways, Baylor's accredited online DNP program can help you pursue your ideal career.

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 Clinical Placement Support

Clinical placement is a required educational component of Baylor’s online nursing programs. The hands-on learning, supervision and applying theory into practice prepare you for your future role in the field. Many students also find potential employment opportunities at their placement site upon graduation.

01 How Does This Benefit You?

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How Does This Benefit You?

At Baylor, we believe you are only as successful as your training—that’s why we collaborate with our students to identify and secure sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. Our staff will sort through the logistics of clinical placement so you can focus more on coursework and building competencies as a nurse.

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How Does the Clinical Placement Process Work?

As a new student, you’ll partner with our clinical team to determine placement needs. We’ll collaborate with you to identify placement opportunities, including locating and securing a quality site and preceptor during your program. You’ll complete required preparation tasks, including drug screening, a background check, and filling forms and other necessary documents.

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What is the Placement Experience Like?

During your placement experience, you’ll have access to faculty and resources to support you on and off-site, including mentorship and guidance for procedures, patient interactions and proficiencies. At the end of your rotation, you and your preceptor will review requirements and complete any surveys. You may receive new details for your next clinical experience if you have multiple rotations.

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What Can I Expect from My Preceptor?

Your preceptor is your on-site role model and will help you develop as a nurse during your clinical rotation. They will focus on helping you bridge gaps between theory and practice, orientate you to the practice setting, help you plan clinical assignments, provide 1:1 supervision, give daily feedback and complete required paperwork on your behalf.

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What Types of Clinical Settings Will I Be Placed In?

Baylor's online DNP program offers clinical placements tailored to your specialty, interests, and career goals when possible. You may gain experience in primary care, hospitals, community health, specialty practices, and underserved care settings. These diverse experiences help you develop real-world skills across patient populations and care settings.

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 Clinical Placement Support

Clinical placement is a required educational component of Baylor’s online nursing programs. The hands-on learning, supervision and applying theory into practice prepare you for your future role in the field. Many students also find potential employment opportunities at their placement site upon graduation.

01 How Does This Benefit You?

01

How Does This Benefit You?

At Baylor, we believe you are only as successful as your training—that’s why we collaborate with our students to identify and secure sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. Our staff will sort through the logistics of clinical placement so you can focus more on coursework and building competencies as a nurse.

02

How Does the Clinical Placement Process Work?

As a new student, you’ll partner with our clinical team to determine placement needs. We’ll collaborate with you to identify placement opportunities, including locating and securing a quality site and preceptor during your program. You’ll complete required preparation tasks, including drug screening, a background check, and filling forms and other necessary documents.

03

What is the Placement Experience Like?

During your placement experience, you’ll have access to faculty and resources to support you on and off-site, including mentorship and guidance for procedures, patient interactions and proficiencies. At the end of your rotation, you and your preceptor will review requirements and complete any surveys. You may receive new details for your next clinical experience if you have multiple rotations.

04

What Can I Expect from My Preceptor?

Your preceptor is your on-site role model and will help you develop as a nurse during your clinical rotation. They will focus on helping you bridge gaps between theory and practice, orientate you to the practice setting, help you plan clinical assignments, provide 1:1 supervision, give daily feedback and complete required paperwork on your behalf.

05

What Types of Clinical Settings Will I Be Placed In?

Baylor's online DNP program offers clinical placements tailored to your specialty, interests, and career goals when possible. You may gain experience in primary care, hospitals, community health, specialty practices, and underserved care settings. These diverse experiences help you develop real-world skills across patient populations and care settings.

Get My DNP Program Guide

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CCNE Accredited

We rigorously adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)**.

**The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The DNP program of study conforms to the educational guidelines for the state of Texas and the National Task Force Criteria for Nurse Practitioner Programs.

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A dedicated Enrollment Advisor can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Begin by filling out a form and starting the conversation.

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